PPL and PSE&G Assigned Baseline Project with PJM Ids

Scope

In PA, upgrade of eight 230kV and one 500kV substations as well as construct one new 500kV substation with 500/230 kV transformation at Lackawanna

In NJ, upgrade a 230kV and install two 500kV substations one with 500/230kV transformation at Roseland.

Need

Based on the PJM analysis of 2012, the Susquehanna – Roseland project is required to resolve reliability criteria violations starting June 1, 2012

Permits

The National Park Service (NPS) issued a Record of Decision (ROD) on October 2,2012 and a Special Use (Construction) Permit on December 12, 2012.

PSE&G obtained written approval of the Project from NJ BPU on April 2010; a NJDEP Wetland and Flood Hazard Area Permits was issued on October 4, 2012.

PPL obtained written approval of the project from PA PUC on February 12, 2010.

On July 11, 2011, the Commonwealth Court issued an opinion affirming the Pennsylvania PUC's order that approved the siting and construction of the Pennsylvania portion of the Susquehanna-Roseland 500 kV transmission line. In affirming the Commission's order, the Court rejected the Energy Conservation Council's challenge to the need for the line and the Office of Consumer Advocate's challenge to beginning any construction of the line before all federal and state approvals have been obtained.

Energization

PJM required in service: June 1, 2012.

PPL - the Susquehanna to Lackawanna portion of the project was placed in-service on September 23, 2014. The remainder (Lackawanna to Hopatcong 500kV circuit) was placed in-service on May 11, 2015.

PSE&G - the Roseland to Hopatcong portion of the Project was energized March 31, 2014. The remainder of the Project was energized and placed in-service on May 11, 2015.

Land Acquisition

PA all of the additional right of way required for the project has been secured